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LR 230

Interim study to examine options for allowing retired teachers to return to intermittent work at a school

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Dan Lonowski

LR 230 seeks an interim study to explore letting retired teachers work more than eight days a month during a bona fide 180-day separation, with a final report of findings.

Notice of hearing for November 21, 2025
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Bill Summary · LR 230

Summary: Nebraska LR 230 — Interim study on allowing retired teachers to return to intermittent work

Overview

LR 230 is a legislative resolution introduced in the Nebraska Legislature during the 109th Legislature, First Session. It proposes an interim study to explore options for allowing retired teachers to return to intermittent work at a school for more than eight days per month during their bona fide 180-day separation period from their employer. The resolution designates a specific committee to conduct the study and require a final report with findings and recommendations.

  • Bill type: Resolution (interim study)
  • Bill number: LR 230
  • Introduced: May 15, 2025
  • Status: Notice of hearing scheduled for November 21, 2025
  • Primary sponsor: Lonowski (with a broad group of co-sponsors)

Purpose

To authorize an interim study by the Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee to examine and identify options that would permit retired teachers to return to intermittent school work beyond the current limit of eight days per month, while they are in a bona fide 180-day separation period from their employer. The goal is to determine potential policy changes, safeguards, and implications related to retiree re-employment in schools.

Key Provisions

  • Establishment of an interim study to consider options for allowing retired teachers to work more than eight days per month.
  • Study to occur during the interim period under the auspices of the Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee.
  • Upon completion, the committee must report its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature.

Note: As a resolution for an interim study, LR 230 does not itself amend statutes but seeks authorization to study and propose policy options.

Procedural Timeline and Actions

  • 2025-05-15: Introduced and referred to Executive Board
  • 2025-05-19: Referred to Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee
  • 2025-09-03: Notice of hearing issued for November 21, 2025
  • 2025-11-21: Hearing date scheduled (as of the notice)
  • Final report: To be provided by the committee to the Legislative Council or Legislature after the study

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Lonowski
  • Co-sponsors: A broad list including Andersen, Armendariz, Ballard, Clouse, Conrad, DeKay, Dorn, Hallstrom, Holdcroft, Ibach, Lippincott, McKeon, Murman, Quick, Sanders, Sorrentino, Storer, Strommen, Wordekemper, among others.

Potential Impact and Affected Parties

  • Retired teachers: Could gain more flexibility to return to work on a limited basis, subject to future policy decisions resulting from the study.
  • School districts and employers: May face considerations related to staffing, budgeting, pension interactions, and supervision of re-employed retirees.
  • Nebraska Retirement Systems and state policymakers: Will analyze pension and employment-authorization implications, wage offsets, health and retirement benefits, and related administrative requirements.
  • Tax and revenue considerations: Depending on findings and any recommended changes, there could be fiscal implications for state budgets and retirement systems.

Next Steps

  • The Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee will conduct the interim study.
  • The committee will prepare and submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature after completing the study.
  • A public hearing (noted for November 21, 2025) will inform stakeholders and guide deliberations.

This LR 230 is a procedural step aimed at examining policy options, not a current change in law.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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